Study #4: AYIN
AYIN: THE 16TH LETTER OF THE HEBREW ALPHABET
Today as we study words beginning with AYIN, let us look for its common denominator.
Kindly note that in English the AYIN words are translated with an E or A.
ED = Eye witness
AMAD = Ability to focus and see
EVED = A servant who looks to the needs of his or her master.
ASAH= Doing which involves seeing first ( vision ).
We realise how important it is for us to see things in their proper perspective. For the EYE ( AYIN ) is the gate to our soul. If we learn to see things from God’s viewpoint, we attain Wisdom. Since we know He loves His Creation, His Wisdom is also infused with Love.
We are told not to judge others for we tend to look at superficials and are not wise enough to discern the hidden thoughts and intents of the hearts of men. We judge from circumstantial evidence when true Wisdom sees things with the eyes of faith focused on His Word and leading of His Holy Spirit.
This is important as the Bible warns us of the danger of spiritual blindness.
Proverbs 29:18 King James Version (KJV)
18 Where there is no vision, the people perish: but he that keepeth the law, happy is he.
Abba Father, we need Your Word and Your Holy Spirit that we may see and discern Your will for our lives. May You answer our prayer that our spiritual eyes be opened and be engulfed by the light of Your Wisdom and Love.
Ephesians 1:18-20 King James Version (KJV)
18 The eyes of your understanding being enlightened; that ye may know what is the hope of his calling, and what the riches of the glory of his inheritance in the saints,